Kodak M580 vs Ricoh WG-30W

Lets look closer at the Kodak M580 vs Ricoh WG-30W, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by companies Kodak and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the M580 (14MP) and the WG-30W (16MP) is very comparable and both cameras boast the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The M580 was launched 6 years before the WG-30W which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a full comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the M580 grades versus the WG-30W when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Kodak EasyShare M580 and Ricoh WG-30W. The complete galleries are provided at Kodak M580 Gallery and Ricoh WG-30W Gallery.

If you are planning to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Kodak M580 features exterior dimensions of 101mm x 59mm x 56mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 2.2") and a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) and the Ricoh WG-30W has dimensions of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

Examine the Kodak M580 vs Ricoh WG-30W in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you choose at the time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the M580 compared to the WG-30W.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the M580 and WG-30W is 90 and 91 respectively.

Often, it is very hard to see the contrast in sensor sizes just by checking out specifications. The picture below might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the M580 and WG-30W.

To sum up, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Ricoh WG-30W to produce extra detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more aged M580 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.